Are $3,000 Xida Coilovers Worth It? | NC Miata Real-World Review

In this video, I install a set of Xidas on my 2015 Mazda MX-5 and put them to the test on some very real Alaska roads. I wanted better suspension control without sacrificing ride quality, and rough pavement gives us a pretty good place to find out if Xidas actually deliver. I also compare before-and-after footage using the same camera, same mount, and the same stretch of road so you can see the difference in how much movement is being transferred through the car. Along the way I cover: • Why I chose Xidas • Installation lessons learned • Using 3D-printed setup blocks to dial in ride height • Initial ride-height and setup tips • Ride quality and compliance • Rough-road performance • What I like about the Xidas • What I think could be improved • Whether they’re actually worth the price • 949 Racing’s upcoming Tecna coilovers as a lower-cost alternative The biggest surprise wasn’t how much better the Miata handled. It was how much better it rode. For me, Xidas are very much a buy once, cry once suspension. They’re expensive, but after driving them on Alaska roads, I understand where the money went. Car: 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata NC Suspension: Supermiata / 949 Racing Xida coilovers #Miata #MX5 #NCMiata #Xida #Supermiata #949Racing #MazdaMX5 #Coilovers